Quote Originally Posted by PABadger
li10up, how did the dr go today? any movement on getting another MRI? Hope all went well.
E.
Thanks for your concern. I appreciate everyone's advice.

The Dr. appt went well, I thought. He seemed genuinely concerned that this has been going on 8 years. He stopped the meds that I was on and started me on Predisone 60mg for 3 days, 40mg for 3 days, then 20mg for 3 days, then stop. He is hoping this will clear up the inflammation and relieve the nerve. I took my first dose Fri night. Had a bit of a problem sleeping - awoke with pain around 2am. but was able to get back to sleep around 4am. Had to get up at 5 to leave for the tour. I was so happy on this ride. I had no real pain in my legs or feet. A couple of times I could feel it coming on so I just quit putting so much pressure on my pedals. The pain down the back of my left leg was practically non-existant! However about 3 hrs after the ride the pain was back with a vengeance!

He also scheduled me for another MRI. They should be calling me within 10 days to set that up. He said something interesting to me which could explain my problem. He said that I could have a disc that slips out of place and then returns back to place after awhile and that could be why I'm barely noticing anything for awhile and then bam! it flares up on me and I'm hurting. Does this sound possible to you ladies? He said that could also account for the disc problem not showing up on the first MRI. I do remember not being in much pain by the time they got me scheduled for the 1st one. Anyone know if this is possible - for a disc to move in and out of place?

Anyhow I felt encouraged that maybe I'm getting somewhere on this.